CVE-2023-42969
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42969 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Sonoma 14, macOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Monterey 12.7. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Sonoma 14, macOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Monterey 12.7. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120328Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120329Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120337Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42969?
An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Sonoma 14, macOS Ventura 13.6, macOS Monterey 12.7. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches.
How severe is CVE-2023-42969?
CVE-2023-42969 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42969?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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